After the track from Manmad to Parbhani was converted to broad gauge in 1992–95 and the track from Parbhani to Mudkhed and Nizamabad was still not converted, the train was re-routed between Kacheguda and Manmad via Bidar and Parbhani in 1995–1996 because the metre gauge had been converted between Vikarabad and Parbhani by then. In 2007, the train again diverted to its old route which had been converted into broad gauge in 2002–2003.
Ajanta Express (Kacheguda–Manmad) was the fastest metre-gauge train in India with an average speed of 42.5 kilometres per hour (26.4 mph) in 1967.[1]
The 17063 Manmad–Kacheguda Ajanta Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 624 km in 12 hours 55 minutes. The 17064 Kacheguda–Manmad Ajanta Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 624 km in 13 hours and 25 minutes.
Timings
The train departs from Kacheguda at 6:40 p.m. and arrives at Manmad Junction at 8:05 a.m. the next day. It departs from Manmad Junction at 8:50 p.m. and arrives at Kacheguda at 9:45 a.m. the next day.
The train has standard LHB coach with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:(W.E.F-01/01/2025)
1 First AC
2 AC II Tier
5 AC III Tier
8 Sleeper coaches
4 General Unreserved
1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
1 Power car/Generator car
As it is customary with most other train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.
Coach composition
Loco
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
SLR
GEN
HA1
A2
A1
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
S10
S9
S8
S7
S6
S5
S4
S3
S2
S1
GEN
EoG
Rake sharing
Previously it shared its rake with 12703/12704 Falaknuma Express (1 January 2018 to 14 December 2023).
From 20th Dec 2023 The Train started sharing its rake with 12785/12786 Kacheguda–Mysuru Express and the Terminal is shifted back to Kacheguda With Primary Maintenance.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
